BIA, Turkey
Sept 5 2008
Socialist Deputy Ufuk Uras Urges For Better Relations With Armenia
Deputy for the Freedom and Solidarity Party (Ã-DP) Ufuk Uras
criticizes the opposition parties in the matter of President’s visit
to Armenia. He also makes a series of demands to improve the
conditions of the Armenian citizens of Turkey.
Bia news center – Ä°stanbul
05-09-2008
Deputy for the Freedom and Solidarity Party (Ã-DP) Ufuk Uras said,
`The steps taken because of the soccer match between Turkey and
Armenia should be a beginning of a new era’ and he listed a series of
demands.
Getting ready to go to Erivan for the game, Uras urged for the opening
of the border and the development of the economic relations between
the two countries.
`Our Armenian citizens should feel themselves as the equal citizens of
this country; they should not face any discrimination in social life,
especially in public services.’
`The history should be freely; all the restriction should be
removed. A discussion atmosphere without any prejudices should be
encouraged.’
President Abdullah Gül too is flying to Erivan to watch the
game as a guest of Armenian President Serj Sarkisyan. Two presidents
will also use this occasion to discuss some important matters.
Criticizing the opposition of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and
the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Uras said the following:
`Racing to prove who the best nationalist is cannot be part of a
democratic mentality. Pushing no-solution in the Armenian problem will
bring no peace to the region.’ (EÃ`/TB)